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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1929

Page

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Lobos Travel to Uvalde for Key Conference Clash

Sul Ross Lobos head to Uvalde to face Southwest Texas State Teachers College in a pivotal conference game. Coach Graves notes a strong Bobcats squad and expects a hard fought contest despite no organized local fan delegation. A 200 strong San Marcos turnout on a special train is planned with a play by play on WOAT San Antonio and a downtown Uvalde street dance after the game.

Sul Ross Lobos Texas State Teachers College San Marcos Uvalde Bobcats B.C. Graves Bobcat A.C. C Marcos Graves Sul Rose Wicker Husky Aggie Clark Lobos WOAT San Antonio Uvalde Tonight

Big Spook Frolic Carnival To Be Held Next Thursday

The Par-Tescher association of Alp announces a big Halloween style carnival with a parade forming at Central ward school at 3 p.m. Holland avenue will close for the parade. Afterward the carnival queen will be crowned by Mayor G. W. Baines. Attractions include doll racks, milk bottle throwing, fish pond, bingo, grab bag, fortune teller, magic by Bob Clark, and an amateur boxing match at the High school auditorium. Old Mission Inn will host music by a top dance orchestra, with food from hot dogs to coffee and cake. Hoping for wide attendance.

Par-Tescher Association Alp Association For Central Ward Holland Avenue G. W. Baines Lke Bob Clark High Old Mission Inn Columbia Broadcasting Healt

Lamb Feeding Club Planned by Co Agent

Tri County Agent Ernest Gibbons plans a lamb feeding club in Highland territory as the initial club work for boys and girls in Mt Alpine Fort Davis and other towns. Meetings set for tomorrow at 9am in chamber offices 1pm at Ft Davis Limpia hotel and 4pm in Maf a. At least fifty lambs expected to be fed this winter with prizes at Fort Worth Fat Stock Show in March.

Highland Tri-County Ernest Gibbons Chamber of Commerce Ft. Davis Limpia Ma Fa Mt Alpine Fort Davis Fort Worth Gibbons America

More New Buildings Under Way in Alpine

Contracts for new buildings in Alpine push ahead with total local construction spending surpassing $100,000. Projects include a $5,000 stucco studio and apartment for Miss Elizabeth Keefer at Sixth Street and Avenue I, a $4,000 north-town dwelling, and extensive remodeling at F. M. Steere’s residence. The UK Theatre on East Holland Avenue rises toward $30,000 plus equipment, Roberts & Cano’s Berkeley building at $4,500, courthouse vault improvements around $2,500, and a palatial Ida Kokernot home estimated at $17,000 to $20,000.

Alpine Ezabeth Keefer Sul Ros Sixth Street Avenue I Central Ward Ben Atuccoed C. Cowell Lal Contractor F. M. Steere Conral Ward East Holland Avenue Thi Reed Berkeley Holland Avenue Roberts & Cano Ida Kokernot

Mojave Theatre Prepares for Talkie Equipment

The Mojave Theatre interior is being lined with acoustical celotex for talkie installation under acoustical engineers who surveyed the building. Manager E C Moseley says Western Electric equipment, regarded as the best, will be installed once orders clear. A Western Electric representative recently surveyed the house for electrical improvements, with a November activation hoped.

Mojave Theatre E. C. Moseley Mojave

Davis County Rancher Wins Dallas Prize

A Davis County rancher received a Dallas prize amid a cluttered extract noting family ties and exhibit references. The text mentions over cups, a reward figure of 375 dollars, and references to local names in a fragmented display.

Davis County Dallas Kenseth Smith Dalton Seth Brothers

Early Snow Delights Alpine Residents With First Snowfall

The Highland region woke to a surprise early snow that blanketed mountain tops and valleys. Residents, including Alpine’s oldest inhabitant, recalled no prior day with such an early fall. The storm began in the morning and lasted into the evening, leaving about six inches of snow and prompting checks of winter fuel supplies. Local forecasters still predict periods of warmth ahead before winter remains.

Alpine Highland

New Wells Planned East of Marathon by McCamey Rig Co

A contract has been let to the McCamey Rig Building Co. to erect a steel rig with standard equipment sixty miles southeast of town. The report notes a bold plan to start a new well east of Marathon and includes a stray remark praising women's capability as drivers.

Marathon Rom Boston Olwell McCamey Rig Building Co

Highland Poultry Show Dates Set For December

Dates for the annual Highland Poultry Show are set for December 5 6 and 7 with Dr J E Wright as show president predicting a banner year. He notes strong entries from numerous breeds Rhode Island Red Plymouth Rocks ex-horns Wyandotes Orpingtons Minorcas Games Brahmas and Australorps and urges members to recruit neighbors with chickens. J F Miles will head catalog work with prizes and show details to attract exhibitors. In other news Brewster county banks report deposits totaling 86842880 with First National Alpine leading at 95626922 followed by State National Alpine 27088596 and Marathon State Bank 1417808.

J. E. Wright Wright Texas Organion Rhode Island Plymouth J. F. Miles Brewster County First National Bank Alpine State National Bank Marathon State Bank

Obituary: H W Reynolds Dies in El Paso at 62

H W Reynolds 62 longtime Alpine resident died in El Paso last Friday after a prolonged illness. His body brought to Alpine for interment Saturday with funeral services at 3 pm conducted by Rev Baren Sparks. Born July 10 1867 in Roanoke Virginia, he lived in Georgia Dallas and Alpine, worked on the G4 ranch in Brewster County, and for years at the Larkin store. He married Lou Darling January 21 1887. three sons survive. Burial at Alpine Cemetery with Alpine Masonic lodge in charge.

H.W. Reynolds Alpine el Paso Baptist Church Baren Sparks Reynolds Chihuahua City Mexico Fine Gallegos Chihuahua Roanoke Georgia Dallas Texas Brewster County Larkin Lou Darling James Darling Darling Sam Reynold W. W Paso Jim Howard Chit Slaters J. N. Stereford Lizzie Cox J . Dexter Dalla J. DeLano Los Angeles F. H. Reynolds Atlanta Presbyterian Church Jong Mason Masonic Lodge Marfa Cemtery West

Big Bend Booths Set for WTC Meet in El Paso

Big Bend region will provide four display booths at the West Texas Chamber of Commerce convention. A. F. Robinson announced at Monday luncheon. he will arrange and transport advertising materials. Booths will be at a park site in Big Bend, part of the show window display alongside the White House exhibit.

White House Big Bend Secon West Texas

Pep Squad Shines at Fort Stockton Alpine Game

Spectators saw the newly organized pep squad of Fort Stockton Alpine High School perform with vigor and precision. About 20 to 30 girls, led by sponsor Miss Longbotham, kept high spirit despite losing, forming a large letter A in purple and gold, inspiring the crowd and setting a high standard.

Fort Stockton-Alpine High School Miss Longbotham Sul Ross

Border Patrol topics discussed at chamber luncheon

Nick D. Collaer superintendent for the 26th district outlined Border Patrol history and activities at a chamber luncheon. Also present were J. Courtney, Maria Shelt patrol inspector for the Bis Bend district, and A. F. Robson host.

Border Patrol Immigration Department Nick D. Collaso Collaer Courtney Maria Ehlet Bis Bend A. F. Robson Han Tul United States America

Alpine Drops Game Here to Ft Stockton

Alpine lost 6-0 at home to Ft Stockton in a slow, turnover prone game. Hord and Haell showed speed but inconsistent gains, Allen and Johnson blocked and fought for yardage, while Stockton capitalized on a blocked punt to score. Whitfield and Wilkes anchored Alpine defense. Bucks travel to Sanderson next Friday expecting a different result.

FT. Stockton High Senor Sucks Ft. Stockton High School Hord Haell Allen Johnson Kome Pase Wilkes Stockton Alpine Whitfield Bucks Wansiock Sanderson

Lobo Mines Fray Gets Interest in El Paso Clash

The annual Lobos versus School of Mines El Paso game draws interest as both teams seek a season defining win. Silent on alibis, Lobos face lineup losses from eligibility rules but welcome Swanson and McLean in a strengthened backfield alongside returning lettermen Wick McNeill Clark Allen and Withers.

Sil Ross Lobos School of Mines el Paso Usu Sme Iti Bend Eeehese Sil Ross Strom Aria Font Muckers Wi Lobo Sul Lobow Ox Cowan Jim Crow Duck George Hamilton Swanson Louisiana McLean

Episcopal bishop to hold services Sunday

The Rt. Reverend Frederick B. Howden will conduct services Sunday at 7 30 p m The Ava lnche is requested to announce The public is cordially invited to attend these services.

Episcopal Frederick B. Howden

Motorcade Praises Border WY Route To West Texa Chamber Meet

About 75 motorcade members traveling from San Antonio to El Paso praised U S 90 from San Antonio to Alpine. They arrived in town Tuesday night to attend the West Texas chamber of commerce meeting, toured the campus, and were hosted in the hotel lobby. The group planned rest after a long, busy journey and received gifts including a box of fruit.

U. S. No. 90 San Antonio Alpine Alamo City Fl Paso Weat Texa Fe Chamber of Commerce Seasion SUL Hens Big Box Farias Davis Sunny Glen Orchard Ford San Hi Wren 8 90 Highway Association Ork

PTA Association Welcomes New Members At Meeting

More than 200 attended the PTA gathering at the High School last Monday night. Mrs Frank Young's grade presented a tune play. The Choral club of High School girls debuted with two numbers to applause. Mrs Ferguson announced 100 percent membership and the nurse fund was boosted by $600. Social hour followed, hosted by grade mothers and Choral club members.

Eting PTA Frank Young Coan Tnt Tome Torelsner P. PA Ned Choral Club Mise Reece Mea Ferguson Raines Ers George Baines W. F. Hudman Clarence Hord Frits Weyerts

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